Understand the system
Get a clear overview of the NHS structure, training pathways, and realistic entry routes for IMGs.
Live online course
UK: Survive To Thrive
A practical success pathway for doctors planning to start, settle, and progress in the NHS.
A fully inclusive online course for International Medical Graduates, delivered in English by Dr AbdelRahman Nafie to help doctors build a clearer, safer, and more confident UK journey.
Full dayInteractive programme
EnglishCourse delivery language
OnlineAttend from anywhere
From Surviving To Thriving
Starting your UK medical journey can feel exciting and overwhelming
From understanding how the NHS works, to applying for jobs, building a portfolio, preparing for interviews, and settling into a new country, many doctors find themselves collecting fragmented advice without one clear pathway.
The reality many doctors face
- Confusion about how the NHS actually works
- Difficulty navigating job applications and UK-ready CVs
- Uncertainty around portfolios and career progression
- Anxiety around interview preparation
- Challenges settling into life in the UK
What the course is about
One practical day that brings the whole journey together
UK: Survive To Thrive is a full-day, interactive course designed to give International Medical Graduates clarity, structure, and confidence across the full UK pathway. It is not only about medicine. It is about entering the system, succeeding within it, and building a stable life around it.
Prepare your application
Learn how to position yourself through a stronger CV, job application approach, and portfolio story.
Start with confidence
Build practical strategies for interviews, finances, early settling, and common pitfalls in the UK journey.
What you will gain
Clarity, structure, and advice you can actually apply
- Clear understanding of NHS structure and training pathways
- A stronger UK-ready CV and application approach
- Confidence in building and presenting your portfolio
- Practical strategies for interview preparation
- Insight into salary, expenses, and financial planning
- Real-world advice on settling in and adapting quickly
- Awareness of common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Interactive discussion with space for your questions
Course Agenda
A structured full-day programme
The course is designed to move step by step from understanding the system to preparing for your first NHS role and early life in the UK.
- Course introduction and interactive discussionIdentify the key questions and challenges participants want to solve.
- NHS Structure and Training PathwaysUnderstand the system, training routes, and realistic options for IMGs.
- Sell Yourself RightBuild a stronger CV and job application strategy for the UK market.
- Portfolio: Story of My LifeLearn how to build and present a portfolio that reflects your journey.
- Interview Preparation PlanPrepare for common interview expectations with a practical plan.
- Money MattersExplore salary, expenses, and financial planning for early UK life.
- Life in the UKDiscuss settling in, adaptation, and early survival essentials.
- Top Challenges and PitfallsLearn how to transition from surviving to thriving with fewer avoidable mistakes.
- Closure and feedbackFinish with key takeaways and next steps after the course.
Who this course is for
For doctors who want a clearer route into the UK system
Whether you are planning, applying, or have recently started your first NHS role, this course helps you organise the journey and make better decisions with more confidence.
- International Medical Graduates planning to move to the UK
- Overseas medical students or doctors considering a UK career
- Doctors preparing for their first NHS job
- Doctors who recently started in the NHS and want clearer guidance
Meet Your Instructor
Dr AbdelRahman Nafie
Trainer | Course Founder & Director
Dr Nafie brings real NHS experience into a structured online course, combining practical guidance with a clear pathway for doctors preparing for the early stages of a UK medical career.
Get Started Now
Join UK: Survive To Thrive
Seats are limited, and the early booking discount is available for the first 10 places only. Start your NHS journey online with structure instead of scattered advice.
Egypt in-person edition
Prefer an offline Arabic version in Egypt?
A separate in-person Arabic edition is planned in Egypt at GMA, hosted by MedPro. This option is intended for doctors who prefer face-to-face discussion, local access, and direct interaction around the UK journey.
Date and format
27 July 2026. Offline, in-person course in Egypt.
Language and venue
Delivered in Arabic at GMA, hosted by MedPro.
Fees
Standard fee: EGP 2,500. Group discount: EGP 1,500.